You might also refer to him as something more detached, like my plus-one, prospect or literally, like, This is my date. Some prefer the tongue-in-cheek not-boyfriend. You can be coy (fancy friend) or a bit crass (makeout buddy) or cheesy (this is my luvvah) or even snobbish/fake-French.

What do you call the person you are dating?

4. Terra, 26. The words I use most are sweetie (for someone Im sweet on, dating regularly), partner for more serious/integrated relationships, and lover or friend/lover for friends and lovers.

What do you call a relationship?

Spouse, for a married couple.Partner, for an intimately committed couple.